Ingredients

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
  2. Refrigerate the egg white.
  3. Beat the egg yolk and 2 tablespoons water into cream cheese mixture.
  4. Gradually beat in flour until well blended.
  5. Shape pastry into a ball.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  7. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, toss apples with sugar and cinnamon.
  8. Bring to a boil.
  9. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until apples are tender.
  10. Remove from the heat.
  11. Turn the pastry onto a lightly floured surface.
  12. Roll to 1/8-inch thickness; cut into 4-inch circles.
  13. Top each circle with apple mixture.
  14. Brush edges of pastry with water; fold pastry over filling and seal edges well.
  15. In a small bowl, whisk egg white and remaining water; brush over pastry.
  16. Sprinkle with additional sugar, if desired.
  17. Place on greased baking sheets.
  18. Bake at 375 degrees for 18-22 minutes, or until golden brown.
  19. Remove to wire racks to cool.
  20. Serve with ice cream, if desired.